ROBERTS, JOHNGRANT PARK, ILYOB 1980BmlP on 11/23/2013FULL - 38 DAYS, 11/24/2013 THRU 12/31/2013CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF HORSE RACINGDriver/trainer John B. Roberts appeared in the Steward`s office for an inquiry on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. At this inquiry the Stewards learned that Mr. Roberts is under investigation by the Crete police department for committing an act of assault upon another licensee on Saturday, November 23, 2013. John B. Roberts is hereby issued a full suspension of his 2013 IRB occupational license and is excluded from the course and grounds under the jurisdiction of the IRB. IRB rule 1320.70 (230 ILCS 5/9 E) IL Racing Act of 1975.

ROBERTS, JOHNGRANT PARK, ILYOB 1980BmlP on 11/23/2013FULL - 38 DAYS, 11/24/2013 THRU 12/31/2013CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF HORSE RACINGDriver/trainer John B. Roberts appeared in the Steward`s office for an inquiry on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. At this inquiry the Stewards learned that Mr. Roberts is under investigation by the Crete police department for committing an act of assault upon another licensee on Saturday, November 23, 2013. John B. Roberts is hereby issued a full suspension of his 2013 IRB occupational license and is excluded from the course and grounds under the jurisdiction of the IRB. IRB rule 1320.70 (230 ILCS 5/9 E) IL Racing Act of 1975.

OK. WE GET IT --NOW LET IT GO !! SMOLIN IS RACIN TONIGHT THAT SHOULD GIVE YOU PLEANTY AMMO.

remember...I did not start the original thread ..... I was not looking for him..... I read the thread...and watched the race.....and thought the whipping was excessive.....brutal...... and not good for the sport. I hope he goes easy on the whip tonight. I am sure he will be watched.

remember...I did not start the original thread ..... I was not looking for him..... I read the thread...and watched the race.....and thought the whipping was excessive.....brutal...... and not good for the sport. I hope he goes easy on the whip tonight. I am sure he will be watched.

Internet racing forums ... changing the behavior of participants one victim at a time.

If any driver changes what he does based on the anonymous rants here or at other forums he should have his head examined. They're employed by the owners and trainers, and answer to the racing officials. Period.